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City officials will not release spending records for employee under investigation
City officials will not release additional records related to spending by Reginald Thomas — a former senior management analyst with the Richmond Fire Department who is the subject of an ongoing investigation by the city’s watchdog office. The Times-Dispatch previously reported that, according to credit card logs and invoices obtained through the Virginia Freedom of Information Act, Thomas had spent more than $2 million of public funds at three companies registered to himself and associates.
Trump’s megabill: Newport News leaders applaud more shipbuilding, brace for social services cuts
Recent presidential executive orders have put significant emphasis on Newport News’ shipbuilding industry. But according to city leaders, who discussed the anticipated effects of federal policy changes during a City Council retreat this week, it’s the only positive of the new federal mandates. President Donald Trump has issued 164 executive orders since taking office in January — the most of any president in his first 100 days. One issued April 9 aims to increase shipbuilding and workforce development with investments into additional military ships and improved port infrastructure.